The Hello Foundation

Winter Retreat Recap

January 28, 2016 by Gina Ossanna

Hello group photo from the cabin!

Hello clinicians gathered last Saturday for our annual winter retreat up on Mt Hood, our beloved mountain about an hour from Portland. This is a low-key day of professional development for clinicians to gather, collaborate, and share expertise. We had a record number of attendees, and it might have been our best annual retreat yet.

Bob Buckendorf from the Hello Clinic shared current research on working with children with autism. In the afternoon, facilitators led discussions on a variety of topics including teletherapy, favorite apps for evaluation and treatment, and collaboration and problem solving.

Getting your CEU’s while sipping coffee in your slippers is my kind of professional development! My 3 takeaways for the day:

It’s okay for your therapy not to work the first time, as every child is different.

The Hello Foundation proudly supports children and families in schools, in our clinic, and in your home through online therapy. Our clinicians specialize in Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology, Assistive Technology, Autism Support and Early Intervention.